0302.72.50/Fresh Chilled Blue Catfish (Ictalurus Furcatus)/Japan

Fresh Chilled Blue Catfish (Ictalurus Furcatus) from Japan

Large wild-caught or farmed blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) from U.S. rivers, fresh/chilled whole. HTS 0302.72.50 for other Ictalurus spp., intact fish not filleted. Used in Southern U.S. cuisine.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Differentiate wild vs farmed with traceability docs; wild may face different sustainability certifications

• Inspect for head/tail presence at entry to confirm not 'other fish meat' of 0304

• Avoid re-export pitfalls—ensure no prior freezing that could reclassify